Financial Controller (Charity / NFP 12 months MAT cover)

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are proud to be working exclusively with a leading UK Charity, recruiting for an experienced home based Financial Controller, who is "hands on" with a strong background from within the Charity / NFP / 3rd sector, to head up the Charities Finance & Accounts team over a 12 months fixed term period (MAT cover). This key remote based FC role, manages all finance / accounts team activity, ensuring the Charity has robust financial controls, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately reported both internally & externally (compliant with legislation). * Team Management: motivate, empower & develop a team of 3 directs (Payroll & Financial support roles). * Transaction processing & financial control measures, managing the month end / year end close, ensuring that transactions are accurately recorded. * Year-end Accounts preparation (charities SORP & FRS 102) & external audit facilitation: managing the year end timetable & all associated tasks, acting as the key liaison for all external auditors. * Cash-flow Forecasting & Cash-flow Management: monitoring cash balances & preparing reports for inclusion in management information (MI) * VAT, Monthly Payroll, Gift Aid, Direct Debit processing & Final submissions. * Finance Systems (Microsoft GP, Purchase Management, Salesforce & Jet) complete routine user acceptance testing of finance systems & playing a key role in any finance system development projects. * Finance Business Partnering: meeting with specific budget holders to discuss budget variances & re-forecasting on a monthly basis. FC Attributes: * Professionally qualified Financial Controller level applicant. (AAT / ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent QBE). * Charity / NFP / 3rd sector experience. * Experienced in Charities SORP & FRS 102. * Knowledge of Accounting standards as applicable to a charity, such as restricted Funds, Grants, VAT, Gift Aid Regulations etc. * Experienced in Payroll (PAYE & other deductions) * Financial Statements Preparation & Audit experience (external Auditors) * Developing Finance Systems & Financial Controls. * Cash Flow forecasting * Risk management Data & Technology * Advanced user of Excel. This role is working within a fantastic Charity & for a worthy cause, working from the comfort of your own home, working a well balanced 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday). Interviews to take place immediately, with an immediate start available for the right Finance / Accounts professional. Apply Today